Tag Archives: science

Even Perlman?

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Confanity

論より証拠(Ron yori shouko;“Proof over theory”) Definition: The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Things tend to be clarified more by evidence than by arguing or philosophizing about them. Concrete examples are the first step and foundation when trying … Continue reading →

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Make sure to rationalize your hands more often in the winter

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Confanity

(to prevent chapping) 理屈と膏薬はどこへでも付く (Rikutsu to kouyaku wa doko he demo tsuku; “Rationalizing and ointment will stick anywhere.”) Definition: People can come up with rationalizations for almost anything. The ideal of reason is a rigorous search for the truth no … Continue reading →

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Please do not bend, fold, spindle or mutilate

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Confanity

曲学阿世 kyoku.gaku.a.sei Literally: bend – study – flatter – society Alternately: Twisting knowledge or reason in order to fit in with a trend or pander to some powerful element of society. Perverting truth in favor of social or political expediency. … Continue reading →

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There’s no sense crying over every mistake. You just keep on trying ’til you run out of cake.

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Confanity

試行錯誤 shi.kou.saku.go Literally: test – go / conduct – disordered – error Alternately: Trial and error. Solving a problem through repeated attempts. Notes: This seems to have been directly translated from the English “trial and error.”

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Faith and Reason and the Atheistprofessor Boogieman

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Confanity

In the beginning, Al Gore created the internet, and saw that it was good. But then people starting sending each other chain mails, and spam, and viruses, and making crappy Geospaces websites, and things have gone generally downhill ever since. … Continue reading →

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